Karāpiro sporting multi-talent becomes Special Olympics athlete leader
Special Olympian Jarrod Gilbert won snowboarding medals but will now compete as a swimmer.
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The alleged incident saw one man stabbed in the chest.
Dog digs up ammunition box containing cyanide vials on a Waikato property
Police, Fire and Emergency and WorkSafe are discussing how to proceed.
District Council earthquake-proofs CBDs
After community consultation council identified busy streets and buildings posing risk.
One person dead following crash near Te Awamutu
The crash involved a car and a van Paterangi Rd.
There's gold in them hills, frogs too. But just how many?
Report shows rare frog population estimates have hopped from thousands to millions.
Are you looking to help keep the community safe?
CommSafe knows that urban and rural crime exists and aims to help make the community safe
Hamilton's first fully inclusive playground one step closer to reality
HCC just approved design concepts and stage plans with work set to start next year.
TA young guns score NPC pre-season berth
Hopeful Waikato players from Te Awamutu attempt to break nine-year selection drought
Waikato Expressway blessed and ready for motorists
The Expressway will reduce travel times between Auckland and Tīrau by 35 minutes.
Turning public speaking fears to toast
The Toastmasters are back to regular meetings at Waipā District Council Chambers
$200m retirement village project for Putāruru
Work on the 254-unit retirement village and recreation facilities set to start in October
2022 Waikato Women's FPC squad announced
New coach Wayne Maxwell and his team are thrilled with squad for the upcoming season.
Walk of Fame welcomes new inductees
There are six new inductees for the Te Awamutu Walk of Fame
Local artworks hanging with the best
Local Enrich+ artists well represented in national IHC Art Awards semifinals.
Facelift for historic bridge in the pipeline
The 117-year-old bridge was last painted in 1999-2000
Local elections: Candidates to be listed in random order
Waikato Regional Council is to list candidate names in random order on voting documents.
Consecutive Waipā Cup wins for College
Cambridge first XV held scoreless in Friday night's Waipā Cup clash at Pirongia Domain.
'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet worker
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Driver charged for causing crash that killed boxing coach
A driver involved in a crash that killed boxing coach Brett McNaught has been charged.
Three Waters Reform: Waipā mayor demands better reform
Waipā District Council wants local voices to be heard in Wellington.
Trampers winched from Kaimai Range due to fast-moving rivers
Police were called to the Tuahu Track.
Huntly pool flicks the switch to heating with electricity
The Project is part of Waikato District Council's efforts to reduce emissions.
Local barbershop to provide education
Barbershop expands to three locations plus plans for education, all within 2.5 years.
NZTA warns road users of potholes and wild winter weather
Transport Agency urges people to be vigilant and drive to the conditions.
Undermanned Northern United Mamba overcome FTNC Premier
Marist Old Girls had a couple of close losses early in the season and won't make top four
Waikato primary school trio named 2022 AgriKidsNZ Grand Champions
Liam Hodgson, Arche Keelty & Leighton Barnett topped the points after a grueling day.
Pirongia grand finalist pipped by brother-in-law
Pirongia's Chris Poole beaten in Young Farmer of the Year by brother-in-law Tim Dangen.
Raglan cycleway nears completion after funding secured
Waikato District Council secured funding for the final three stages of the shared path.
RD6 Te Awamutu team AgriKidsNZ champions
Teamwork key to success for AgriKidsNZ champions from RD6 Te Awamutu.
Overnight detours on SH1 Waikato Expressway at Hampton Downs
Road will meet design and safety standards for travelling at the new 110km/h speed limit.